Tax Manager - Partnerships

NorthPoint Search Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group in Washington, DC is seeking a CPA-certified Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance, planning, and advisory services for middle-market clients across industries. This role will manage complex individual and partnership returns and provide estate, gift, and trust planning support, while serving as the main client contact.

The Tax Manager will lead staff, develop teams, and deliver expert technical guidance in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a focus on client

Qualifications

• Five+ years of public accounting experience, including two years in management.
• Strong technical knowledge in pass-through taxation and partnerships.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead, train, and develop staff.
• Experience with partnerships, LLCs, S corporations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex individual and partnership tax engagements.
• Provide tax planning and compliance support for partnerships and high-net-worth individuals.
• Address tax needs for clients across manufacturing, real estate, construction, and professional services.
• Identify tax and business issues and propose planning opportunities.
• Serve as the main client point of contact, overseeing workflows, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Lead, train, and develop tax staff and seniors.
• Demonstrate exceptional client service and communication skills.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Job description

Tax Manager

• Partnerships
• Washington, DC

Who

A CPA-certified tax professional with at least five years of public accounting experience, including two years of managerial experience.

What

Manages complex client tax compliance, identifies planning opportunities, leads partnership and high-net-worth engagements, and develops staff while serving as the main client contact.

When

Full-time position available immediately.

Where

Washington, DC Metro market

Why

To support and grow a dynamic tax practice by delivering expert technical guidance, exceptional client service, and strong leadership across a diverse client base.

Office Environment

A collaborative, inclusive, integrity-driven environment focused on professional development, innovation, and work-life balance.

Salary

Competitive compensation with a comprehensive total rewards and benefits package.

Position Overview

The Tax Manager will oversee tax compliance, planning, and advisory services for middle-market clients across industries such as manufacturing, real estate and construction, and professional services. This role includes managing complex individual and partnership returns, providing estate, gift, and trust planning support, leading staff, and maintaining strong client relationships. Ideal candidates excel in technical tax matters, communication, and project management and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex individual and partnership tax engagements.
• Provide tax planning and compliance support for partnerships and high-net-worth individuals.
• Address tax needs for clients across manufacturing, real estate, construction, and professional services.
• Identify tax and business issues and propose planning opportunities.
• Serve as the main client point of contact, overseeing workflows, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Lead, train, and develop tax staff and seniors.
• Demonstrate exceptional client service and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Master's preferred).
• Active CPA license required.
• Minimum 5 years of public accounting experience, including 2+ years in management.
• Strong background with C and S corporations, LLCs, and partnerships.
• Experience with pass-through entity taxation, particularly partnerships.
• Preferred experience with entity structuring, operating agreement review, allocations, and partner transactions.
• Experience with complex individual, estate, and gift tax planning is a plus.
• Strong understanding of client industries and business operations.